David Lynch Issues Final Warning on Oligarchic Control and Calls for Constitutional Reforms

Los Angeles - In a poignant final address delivered from his hospice bed, legendary filmmaker David Lynch made a powerful and emotional plea to the American public, warning of the growing influence of oligarchs on the nation’s democracy and calling for urgent constitutional reforms. Lynch, who was nearing the end of his life after a long battle with emphysema, chose to make his last public statement an urgent, impassioned message about the state of the nation.

At 78 years old, Lynch—whose cinematic works Blue Velvet, Mulholland Drive, and Twin Peaks have left an indelible mark on the cultural landscape—spoke with remarkable clarity and urgency, despite the frailty of his condition. Lying in a hospital bed in Los Angeles, he addressed a small audience gathered to hear his final words, his voice steady but weighed with the gravity of his message.

“I’ve spent my life telling stories about power,” Lynch began, his voice crackling but firm. “And what I see happening in this country right now is the centralization of power in the hands of a very few people—wealthy elites, oligarchs who shape the rules for the rest of us. It’s a perversion of democracy. And it’s happening right in front of our eyes.”

In his address, Lynch advocated for two significant reforms to the U.S. Constitution: an 18-year term limit for Supreme Court justices and a ban on members of Congress from trading securities. These proposals were not merely policy suggestions, but a desperate call for structural changes to protect the integrity of American democracy.

“Supreme Court justices should not hold power for life,” Lynch declared, his eyes intense despite his weakened state. “Eighteen years is long enough. No one should have that much influence for that long. The Court should reflect the changes of society, and that requires fresh perspectives, not stagnation.”

The idea of limiting Supreme Court terms to 18 years has gained traction in recent years as critics have decried the politicization of judicial appointments and the long tenure of some justices. Lynch’s endorsement of this reform underscores a growing concern that lifetime appointments contribute to an increasingly undemocratic system where the courts become more responsive to political agendas than to the will of the people.

Lynch also spoke passionately about the ethical violations that have come to define the modern political landscape, particularly the practice of members of Congress profiting from their positions by trading stocks. “No one in Congress should be allowed to use insider information to enrich themselves while serving the public,” he said. “It’s a betrayal of trust and a corruption of the system. We need to stop this.”

Calls for a ban on congressional stock trading have gained bipartisan support in recent years, but efforts to enact such a ban have stalled. Lynch’s final remarks are likely to reignite the debate over this pervasive issue, one that continues to generate outrage among Americans frustrated by the apparent self-dealing of their elected officials.

Lynch’s warning about the dangers of oligarchic control in America resonated deeply with listeners, who were aware of his personal commitment to exploring the darker, more surreal aspects of power throughout his career. From the corrupting forces at play in Blue Velvet to the unsettling visions of Mulholland Drive, Lynch’s work has consistently grappled with themes of manipulation, control, and the unseen forces that shape human destiny. His final speech was no exception.

“We’re living in a society where a tiny handful of people have more wealth, power, and influence than ever before,” he said, his voice rasping with emotion. “This isn’t democracy anymore. It’s oligarchy. When a few people control everything—politics, the media, business—what happens to the rest of us?”

In the final moments of his address, Lynch—ever the surrealist—reflected on the eerie, nightmarish quality of contemporary American life. “It feels like one of my films, doesn’t it?” he said with a faint smile. “Everything is strange, distorted. The American Dream is being twisted beyond recognition. But it doesn’t have to be this way.”

Despite his declining health, Lynch’s words carried a sense of urgency, as though he felt compelled to make this final stand for the country he loved. His message was not one of despair, but of hope—that through collective action and a commitment to real reform, the American people could reclaim their democracy from the grasp of the powerful few.

“The story’s not over yet,” he said, his eyes alight with conviction. “We can still change it. We can still fight for a better, more just society. It’s up to us. Always has been.”

Lynch’s passing, which followed just hours after the speech, marks the end of an era in American cinema and public life. His films will live on as some of the most original, haunting examinations of power, identity, and human nature ever made. But it is his final public words that may have the greatest resonance for a generation struggling to understand how to navigate the increasingly unequal and polarized world Lynch so often explored.